#CATERPILLAR D6C DIMENSIONS SOFTWARE#
Cat Grade with Slope Assist™ automatically maintains operator’s pre-established blade position without a GPS signal – no additional hardware or software needed.This makes it ideal for working on very steep slopes, in forests, and for backfilling pipelines safely without risking damage to the pipe.Ī low ground pressure version is also available with extra wide tracks to provide low ground pressure which allows working in muddy areas without sinking. The crawler tractor is powerful, yet small and light weighing 16 to 20 tons (18 to 23 short tons) depending on configuration. Fitted with a linkage ( three-point hitch) for use in agriculture with mounted implements like plows.A ripper with a single or multiple shanks can be added to the rear of the machine to break up hard soil or rock.
The D6R replaced the D6H in 1996, and came in five models ranging from the 165HP D6R to the 175HP D6R XL and XR, and the 185 HP D6R XL (IG) and D6R LGP.This was the first D6 with Caterpillar's elevated drive sprocket undercarriage. The D6H was introduced in 1986 along with 3 other H-Series track-type tractors.In 1977 the D6D with a 140 hp engine was introduced, as well as the D6D SA version with 125 hp (drawbar) for agricultural use.In 1959 the D6 was replaced with the D6B after 60,000 D6 4R/5R and 8U/9U tractors had been built.The D6 4R/5R was replaced by the D6 8U & 9U series, fitted with the 6-cylinder D318 engine of 66 hp, in 1947.A Caterpillar D6R with Power Angle Tilt blade